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Upcoming ProgramsDiscover a new culture from your home Host a student from Japan
Why Host a
Japanese Student?
Create an exciting, shared family adventure.
Learn about Japanese customs and traditions.
Build a global friend network.
Hosting is easy, simply allow your student to join your normal routine and enjoy an incredible family experience.
Host in your local community
Short stay 1-2 week programs
24/7 bilingual support
Welcome a Japanese
student to your home.
Fill out the form below to get started.
What Our Host Families Say
We’ve hosted a student from Japan and had great experience and clear communication from GOLD Educational Tours
What a rewarding and heart warming experience hosting with Gold Operational Tours! 🙌I couldn’t have asked for a better student, Emika was so polite, respectful, cooperative, helpful and open to all activities and experiences including participating in my Adult Zumba and Salsa Dance classes I teach. Her enthusiasm and quick pick up skills even showed up some of my students! 😳👏Besides rediscovering my own city, enjoying time and shared experiences, she’s definitely left footprints on my heart and has inspired me to always be brave, to work diligently and achieve your dreams! I didn’t quite expect to learn that from a talented 17 year old, yet it was the perfect medicine for me, in taking a chance, having faith and seeing where the adventure takes you!! I feel very blessed! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity Gold Team!Your devoted host, Cindy Calderon 💃🏻
FAQs
What are my responsibilities as a host family?
To provide a caring and friendly home environment where your student feels welcome and safe.
Do I have to change my lifestyle and plans?
Absolutely not, the students are here to experience our Aussie way of life, so stick to your normal family routine and help the student feel a part of it.
Students find the most memorable experiences in everyday life, so let them help cook a meal, go on the weekly shop, or take the dog for a walk. If you have kids, let the students observe or join them in their after-school sports practice.
Simply include the student in your everyday life and treat them like another member of your family.
What do I have to do for my student?
We only ask 3 things of our host families:
1. Provide the students with a place to sleep in their own room or in a shared room with another child of the same gender.
2. Provide the student with 3 meals a day including a packed lunch when they’re at school or when they go on excursions.
3. Drop the students off and pick the students up from a local school or have a family member accompany them on public transport.
What support do I receive?
We are here to support you every step of the way! We’ll provide you with a Host Family Guidebook to help you get you prepared for your student’s arrival and 24/7 bilingual support once they’re here.
You will also receive hosting payment of $50 per night to help cover your expenses.
Who can host?
Australia is a diverse country, and we warmly welcome all types of families to host. As long as your family speaks English at home, you are invited to participate.
I’d love to host, what do I do next?
If you’re interested in learning more please fill out the registration form and we’ll reach out for a chat!
